Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Syringa
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Lilac
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
बकाइन
Pot Marigold
In German
Flieder
Ringelblume
In French
lilas
pot Marigold
In Spanish
lila
Caléndula
In Greek
πασχαλιά
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
lilás
pot Marigold
In Polish
liliowy
Pot Marigold
In Latin
lilac
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Calenduleae
Season and Care of Lilacs and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Lilacs and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Pot Marigold season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Lilacs and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Lilacs and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Lilacs and Pot Marigold
Care of Lilacs and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.